Community Perceptions of Human-wildlife Conflicts and the Compensation Scheme Around Nyungwe National Park (Rwanda)

Local communities around Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda, face significant socio-economic losses and food insecurity due to crop raiding by wild animals, yet they are dissatisfied with the existing compensation scheme. Key issues include complex eligibility requirements, lengthy and costly procedures, claim rejections, undervalued payments, and irregular delays, which discourage victims from pursuing compensation. These challenges perpetuate human-wildlife conflicts, leading communities to resort to self-defense rather than relying on monetary compensation. The study highlights the need for a more effective compensation model, potentially including fencing the park or enhancing collective guiding systems, to mitigate conflicts and improve conservation outcomes.

Gloriose, U. (2019). Community Perceptions of Human-wildlife Conflicts and the Compensation Scheme Around Nyungwe National Park (Rwanda). International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 4(6), 188. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijnrem.20190406.15